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By Tanner Smith
Construction

City allocates $27.53 million for infrastructure improvements

May 9, 2023 | 3:18 PM

The City has launched its annual Infrastructure Improvement Program, for 2023.

Budget 2023 allocated funds for the following improvements:

  • $10.95 million for road repairs (including the Minor resurfacing & concrete crushing programs)
  • $9.75 million for old Highway 43 improvements
  • $3.25 million for storm line replacement and rehabilitation
  • $1.5 million for pedestrian links
  • $880,000 for Inspection Programs
  • $600,000 for intersection improvements
  • $350,000 for bridge repairs
  • $125,000 for railway crossing maintenance
  • $125,000 for design & construction standards review

The City also announced two capital construction projects that will begin this week (Monday, May 8- Sunday, May 14):

  • Road construction on 115 Avenue, between 99 Street and 101A Street. – work consists of minor repairs to storm sewer infrastructure, milling existing road surface to pave a fresh surface, replacing curbs and sidewalks, re-painting road and crosswalk lines, and landscaping.
  • The 2023 Trail Program: West Side Trail on 110 Street between 100 Avenue & 104 Avenue. – Work consists of improving and expanding the current trail network.

Two more sites are planned for later in 2023 under the Trail Program but aren’t set to begin until this summer.

Mayor Jackie Clayton said in a release, “Through strategic investments in key infrastructure, we are extending the life of existing assets and expanding new infrastructure to meet the growing needs of our community.”

To keep residents informed about the ongoing construction the city will be posting user-friendly maps available on social media, highlighting all the areas where projects are underway.

Mayor Clayton said in the same release, “Our user-friendly maps on our social media and website are an excellent way to keep residents informed about monthly construction projects and potential traffic impacts. We thank our contractor partners for their work and look forward to seeing the positive impact of these projects on our city.”

To access the construction map or full a full detailed city construction list, click here.

by Tanner Smith